The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED[1]) Council announced the election of its officers for the 2025–2027 term, charting a new course for the state’s maritime and economic initiatives.
The Council is responsible for implementing Florida’s seaport capital improvement projects at the local level, while its members consist of experienced port directors and representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation and FloridaCommerce.[2][3]
Professional Engineer and Port of Fort Pierce Port Director Joshua Revord was elected Council Chair. [4]
Revord brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, including a bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering from the University of Florida.
A native of St. Lucie County, Revord is currently leading the St. Lucie County Department of Port, Inlet & Beaches[5], while assisting the St. Lucie County Commission with coastal management and port development.
The new Chair said in a statement that Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports are major economic drivers, responsible for turning the state into the world’s cruise ship capital[6], while moving over 100 tons of cargo across the globe every year.
“Our ports play an essential role in supplying critical commodities, like food, fuel and health care supplies, that are fundamental to our daily lives, economic stability and overall well-being,” Revord said.
“Florida’s ports are also strengthening the economic potential for the state by expanding workforce opportunities in traditional port trades, while further developing those skilled professions that are essential to support maritime dominance initiatives, including a renewed focus on shipbuilding, the mega yacht industry, and assisting in the state’s space initiatives. I look forward to supporting the FSTED Council’s continued, proven stewardship of our seaports through strategic and timely investments.”
Port Everglades CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris was elected Vice Chair. Morris previously served as Port Director and Deputy Port Director of Operations for the Massachusetts Port Authority.[7]
Morris began his tenure at Port Everglades in July 2024 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.[8]
Morris has completed the MAGNUM and MAGNET accelerated leadership training programs through APM Terminals.[9]
Port of Pensacola Port Director Lance Scott was elected secretary and brings extensive experience in port operations, logistics and economic development to his role. Scott retired from the U.S. Navy as a Rear Admiral after serving more than 31 years.
Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in marine transportation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and holds a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[10]
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References
- ^ FSTED (flaports.org)
- ^ Florida Department of Transportation (www.bing.com)
- ^ FloridaCommerce (jobs.myflorida.com)
- ^ Port of Fort Pierce (www.stlucieco.gov)
- ^ St. Lucie County Department of Port, Inlet & Beaches (www.stlucieco.gov)
- ^ world’s cruise ship capital (floridapolitics.com)
- ^ Port Everglades (www.porteverglades.net)
- ^ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (www.sixsigmaofficial.com)
- ^ APM Terminals (www.apmterminals.com)
- ^ U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (www.usmma.edu)